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Flag of Andorra

Western Europe · AD · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio

Flag of Andorra
  • RegionWestern Europe
  • ISO codeAD
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Andorra
CountryAndorra
Official NamePrincipality of Andorra
CapitalAndorra la Vella
ContinentEurope
RegionSouthern Europe
ISO CodeAD / AND
Internet Domain.ad
Calling Code+376
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Official Language(s)Catalan
DemonymAndorran
Area468 km²
Population77,006 (approx.)
CoastlineLandlocked — no sea coast
United Nations MemberYes

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Andorra
Current Version Adopted1866
Design First Used1866
Flag Proportion7:10
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours3
Main ColoursBlue, Yellow, Red
DesignerAttributed to Napoleon III, combining the French and Catalan colours
Design TypeVertical tricolour with the national coat of arms
NicknameBandera d’Andorra
Official StatusOfficial national flag
Governing AuthorityGovernment of Andorra

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Blue#10069F16, 6, 15990, 96, 0, 38No official Pantone reference
Yellow#FEDD00254, 221, 00, 13, 100, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#D0103A208, 16, 580, 92, 72, 18No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Coat of armsQuarters the arms of the Bishop of Urgell, the Count of Foix, Catalonia and Béarn, under the motto Virtus Unita Fortior
BlueStands for the historic link with France.
YellowStands for the House of Foix and the Catalan heritage.
RedStands for the ties to Catalonia and the Episcopal co-principality.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1866The tricolour is established
1949The present arms are fixed
1993The flag is confirmed in the first written constitution
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)7:10
Hoist (height)7 units
Fly (width)10 units
LayoutVertical tricolour with the national coat of arms
Band / Stripe ConstructionThree equal vertical bands
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationDecree of the Co-Princes fixing the national arms

How the Flag of Andorra Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoNo separate military flag is in use
Naval ensignNoLandlocked — no seagoing navy
Embassies and consulatesYesFlown at diplomatic missions abroad
International sportYesUsed at the Olympic Games and world championships
United Nations buildingYesFlown in the row of member states

Other Official Flags of Andorra

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
National flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)160 years
Adoption Date1866
Earliest Recorded Use1866
DesignerAttributed to Napoleon III, combining the French and Catalan colours
NicknameBandera d’Andorra
Dominant ColourBlue
Flags It ResemblesFrance and Romania share the plain vertical tricolour
Notable FeatureVertical tricolour with the national coat of arms